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DG08 ZKE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

168,643 mi
Last recorded168,643 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 ZKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 168,643 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 165,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 162,000 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 161,988 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning excessively notchy (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Travel on brake pedal

Pass 13 Feb 2023 157,267 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 153,699 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 148,698 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 148,695 miles

Brake performance not tested Parking brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 145,122 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 135,966 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 show corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear row ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side front outer brake pad appears to be wearing thin.

near side rear brake back plate corroded/holed.

off side front outer brake pad appears to be wearing thin.

Pass 16 Jan 2018 127,851 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

near side rear brake back plate corroded/holed.

Pass 9 Feb 2017 122,245 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 119,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 119,424 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs lipped

Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,627 miles

Centre propshaft centre bush split

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake performance close to minimum effort required

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

o.s.f track rod inner ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2015 88,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front to rear brake pipe getting rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2014 72,404 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,529 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 54,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,221 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 45,221 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 31,380 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,380 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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DG08 ZKE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 100,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG08 ZKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DG08 ZKE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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